Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford will host a ribbon-cutting celebration of Tennessee’s first 3D mammogram breast tomosynthesis coach. The 44-foot coach is outfitted with an imaging test that combines multiple X-rays to create a three-dimensional picture of the breast. Set to serve 26 counties in the Middle Tennessee area, this coach will contribute to early detection…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center will host an opioid take back event to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and proper disposal of medications on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Called “Crush the Crisis,” the event aligns with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and invites community members to safely…
Congratulations to Stones River Dermatology Surgical Suite for their ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 21st at 4pm. Stones River Dermatology Surgical Suite is located at 537 Stonecrest Pkwy, Suite 200, Smyrna, TN 37167 and can be contacted at 615-904-2010.
Unused or expired medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration reported. The DEA’s Take Back Day events nationwide Saturday, Oct. 23 provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office will join the DEA in providing…
On Friday, October 22, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter (MMC) and TrustPoint Hospital will be partnering with the Prevention Coalition for Success, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and the Murfreesboro Police Department to provide a safe place for you to dispose of your unused medications. In an effort to reduce the amount of potentially dangerous…
The Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders are joining forces with the American Red Cross to get more than 300 units of blood collected during their annual fall blood drive on Nov. 1 – Nov. 3 on the campus. All presenting donors will receive a commemorative “MTSU True Blue” t-shirt, while supplies last. Blood donation…
Throughout the 40 years of its existence, the MTSU EMT program has certified more than 1,000 emergency medical technicians, many of whom are still working in the industry today. Randy White leads the course and has done so since 1982. He started out working with the ambulance service in 1980 when he was 20 years…
Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD), City of La Vergne, and CH Consulting Solutions are partnering to offer COVID-19 testing on the north end of Rutherford County. Beginning October 11, the La Vergne Multi-purpose Building parking lot located at 5093 Murfreesboro Road will be used as a COVID-19 drive-through testing site Monday through Friday from 8…